What is the Top Reference for Particle and High Energy Physics?

In summary, there are several recommendations for textbooks and references in particle and high energy physics. Griffiths' "Introduction to Elementary Particles" and Martin and Shaw's "Particle Physics" are both highly recommended, with the former being suitable for higher level undergraduates. For a quick reference on particle masses and lifetimes, the Particle Data Group website (pdg.lbl.gov/) is suggested.
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I'am asking about the best textbook or refrence in particle & high energy physics ?
 
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What level of difficulty are you asking for?

I find Griffiths "introduction to elementary particles" very good, as all of Griffiths books. The level is suitable for a higher level undergraduate I would say.

When I read an introductory course in particle physics I used the book "Particle Physics" by Martin and Shaw. It was quite good and had problems with full solutions in the appendix which is good for selfstudy.

If you just want a reference for particle masses, lifetimes etc. I recommend PDG, the Particle Data Group, their website is pdg.lbl.gov/ .
 
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1. What is particle physics?

Particle physics is a branch of physics that studies the fundamental building blocks of matter and the interactions between them. It seeks to understand the structure and behavior of subatomic particles, such as protons, neutrons, and electrons, and the forces that govern their interactions.

2. What is the Standard Model in particle physics?

The Standard Model is a theoretical framework that describes the fundamental particles and forces in the universe. It is a combination of three of the four fundamental forces (electromagnetism, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force) and three families of matter particles (quarks, leptons, and bosons).

3. What is the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)?

The Large Hadron Collider is the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator, located at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Switzerland. It is used to study the smallest particles and their interactions by colliding protons at high energies.

4. What is the Higgs boson?

The Higgs boson is a subatomic particle that is believed to give mass to all other particles in the universe. It was first theorized in the 1960s and was later discovered in 2012 by the LHC at CERN. Its discovery confirmed the existence of the Higgs field, which is responsible for giving particles mass.

5. How does particle physics relate to everyday life?

Particle physics may seem far removed from our daily lives, but it has greatly influenced technology and medicine. The development of particle accelerators has led to advancements in medical imaging, such as MRI machines. Additionally, the study of particles has helped us understand the formation of the universe and may lead to future developments in energy and transportation.

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